CEFR B1

restless

adjective

Meaning

Unable to rest or relax; unable to stay still.

Examples

He had a restless night, dreaming of his upcoming exam.
The audience grew restless during the long, boring speech.

Synonyms: fidgety, agitated, anxious, unquiet, perturbed

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restless (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstlɪs/

Definition

Unable to rest or relax; unable to stay still.

Examples

He had a restless night, dreaming of his upcoming exam.
The audience grew restless during the long, boring speech.
She felt a restless energy, needing to move and do something.

How to Use restless

restless for (prepositional phrase): Feeling a strong desire or eagerness for something. — "He was restless for adventure after months of routine."
restless sleep (collocation): Sleep that is frequently interrupted or disturbed. — "The baby's teething gave us all a restless sleep."

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